- Cost of Living
- Belarus
- United States
- Homyel
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Homyel, Belarus compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
Food | - 71% | |||
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Food in Homyel (Belarus) is 71% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3.67 BYN ($1.83) | $13 | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3.17 BYN ($1.58) | $7 | - 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1.72 BYN ($0.86) | $4.41 | - 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.02 BYN ($0.51) | $0.85 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.89 BYN ($1.95) | $2.58 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.25 BYN ($1.62) | $3.45 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.03 BYN ($2.02) | $5.74 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.60 BYN ($0.80) | $3.12 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.03 BYN ($0.52) | $1.64 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.42 BYN ($1.21) | $2.75 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6.00 BYN ($3.00) | $13 | - 77% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.70 BYN ($0.85) | $1.83 | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.32 BYN ($0.16) | $1.55 | - 90% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Homyel (Belarus) is 64% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 300 BYN ($150) | $1,022 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 250 BYN ($125) | $769 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23 BYN ($11) | $158 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 180 BYN ($90) | $885 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $563 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 18 BYN ($9) | $32 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen TV | 637 BYN ($319) | $356 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 206 BYN ($103) | $85 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13 BYN ($7) | $8 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Homyel (Belarus) is 13% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 120 BYN ($60) | $38 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 91 BYN ($46) | $36 | + 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 98 BYN ($49) | $70 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75 BYN ($37) | $95 | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Homyel (Belarus) is 56% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,411 BYN ($12,207) | $22,205 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.86 BYN ($0.43) | $0.61 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20 BYN ($10) | $43 | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Homyel (Belarus) is 7% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15 BYN ($7) | $6 | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 BYN ($9) | $11 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $61 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 11 BYN ($5.39) | $7 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 BYN ($3.44) | $3.06 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 BYN ($4.25) | $4.18 | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.65 BYN ($1.82) | $3.23 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.50 BYN ($2.25) | $1.43 | + 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Homyel (Belarus) is 53% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 11 BYN ($5.25) | $32 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10 BYN ($5.00) | $19 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 26 BYN ($13) | $66 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2.50 BYN ($1.25) | $7 | - 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4.80 BYN ($2.40) | $4.41 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.00 BYN ($1.00) | $5.01 | - 80% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 40 BYN ($20) | $46 | - 57% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2.00 BYN ($1.00) | $6 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Homyel (Belarus) is 56% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,900
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,273
(2,545 BYN)
in Homyel.
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